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Scholarship applications now being accepted

The Grenadines Initiative scholarship program was created to help students access academic programs in SVG and beyond. We’ve long offered in-country scholarships to offset expenses (transit, supplies) associated with access to public secondary school programs. Selection criteria include exam results and personal aspirations, and awards are decided by a group of local stakeholders, those who know the contextContinue reading “Scholarship applications now being accepted”

Gathering a community

A chef from St. Vincent by way of Brooklyn seeks to lend a helping hand If the food elevates the The Food Sermon, Williams certainly does as well. Described perhaps a bit unfairly by one writer as “a theology school dropout” he works to serve the soul as much as the stomach. His food gathersContinue reading “Gathering a community”

Kenshia is coming to Canada

Inspired by the work of others, she’s decided to pay it forward. Kenshia Richards was born and raised in Bequia. Her mother runs a small ice cream shop in Port Elizabeth, and her father is a plumber, and, as she says, “an all-rounder on the island.” She attended Bequia Community High School, where she graduatedContinue reading “Kenshia is coming to Canada”

Scholarships awarded

If you’re in the mood for a bit of good news, this is it. While schools in SVG typically open in the first week of September, and some even earlier, that was delayed this year for the obvious reason of the lingering effects of the volcano and, to a lesser extent, the effects of theContinue reading “Scholarships awarded”

“COVID is not going away”

An interview with Sir James Mitchell on his thoughts on life in the pandemic, and the need to make a change. by Glen Herbert Born and raised in Bequia, Sir James Mitchell served as the second Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from 1984 to 2000 and as Premier of Saint Vincent from 1972 to 1974. He founded the New Democratic Party (NDP)Continue reading ““COVID is not going away””

Providing relief

Thanks to a number of donors who came forward, we’re able to continue our program of relief vouchers. We’ve distributed 120 of these so far, each valuing $100 to be spent at Knight’s Trading in Port Elizabeth. They are intended as a help as well as a way of saying that we’re thinking of you.Continue reading “Providing relief”

Hands Across the Sea book donation

By Tylisha Miller The month of December greeted us with boxes of some of the greatest gifts a child can ask for, books! Our friends Darcy and John brought us boxes of interesting children’s book ranging from all genres and levels. The books were a donation was from Hands Across the Sea. John and Darcy volunteerContinue reading “Hands Across the Sea book donation”

Love a little, helps a lot

by Solana Gooding Two weeks before the new school year started after a long-extended break due to Covid -19, a young man whom I hadn’t seen for some time, stopped in at my place of business to say hi, interested in hearing how he was doing, how were life and school going, his first reactionContinue reading “Love a little, helps a lot”

You make a life by what you give

by Tylisha Miller Volunteering is significant as it offers fundamental assistance to worthwhile causes, individuals in need, and the wider community. Without a doubt, numerous organizations and good causes depend on the liberality of volunteers as oftentimes they’re just part-financed through government or local councils, and can’t bear to pay rates for all their staff.Continue reading “You make a life by what you give”

Lending a hand

It’s been a tough time for all, though that’s particularly true for people on the island who depend on tourism. The economic situation is felt keenly now, and it will resonate for the foreseeable future. So, we decided to offer a hand in the form of 80 food vouchers, each valued at $100 to beContinue reading “Lending a hand”